Engineering Surveying Technician in Devonport, Plymouth

Energy Jobline CVL; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£40,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Other employed benefits

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Engineering Surveying Technician in Plymouth to support experienced engineers in surveying and setting-out activities on major projects at Devonport Dockyard. This entry-to-mid-level role offers hands-on experience with total stations and digital levels on civil sites.

The ideal candidate will hold a post-graduate qualification in civil engineering or surveying, be eager to learn, and be eligible for MOD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in civil engineering, surveying, or a related discipline.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and ready to progress on-site.
• Must be eligible for MOD security clearance (standard restrictions apply).

Responsibilities

• Operate Total Stations and Digital Levels on active civil engineering sites.
• Assist senior site engineers with setting out, data collection, and monitoring tasks.
• Assist in setting out key structural points, line, and level for RC works, foundations, and utilities.
• Support manual and automated structural/geotechnical monitoring routines using digital surveying kit.

Skills

Eager to learn

On-site readiness

Education

Post-graduate qualification in civil engineering or surveying

Job description

Engineering Surveying Technician

• Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

An excellent entry-to-mid-level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or junior professional looking to fast-track their career into a full Site Engineer or Surveyor path. You will work alongside experienced senior engineers, supporting core surveying and setting-out activities on major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate primary surveying instruments, specifically Total Stations and Digital Levels, on active civil engineering sites.
• Assist senior site engineers with setting out, data collection, and monitoring tasks.
• Assist in setting out key structural points, line, and level for substructure and superstructure elements (RC works, foundations, and utilities).
• Support manual and automated structural/geotechnical monitoring routines using digital surveying kit.
• Comply fully with site safety protocols, risk assessments, and MOD site-specific safety regulations.

Benefits

• £40,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Other employed benefits

Requirements & Security Clearance

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in civil engineering, surveying, or a related discipline.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and ready to progress on-site.
• Must be eligible for MOD security clearance (standard restrictions apply).

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